The Art & Science of Tree Care: Pruning

Schedule

Sat Nov 21 2026 at 01:30 pm to 03:30 pm

UTC-08:00
Location

4000 SW Fairview Blvd, Portland, OR, United States, Oregon 97221 | Portland, OR

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Thinking about pruning your trees but unsure where to begin? Join Hoyt’s Nursery and Planting Specialist Brett Rousseau to discover the next steps. Brett will walk you through why we prune, what to prune, and how to adjust your pruning technique depending on the type of tree and season. We’ll look at tree structure, types of growth patterns, and how to make good pruning cuts. She’ll discuss proactive vs reactive tree care and how to ensure your trees are living their best life.
Class size is limited and pre-registration is required
Registration closes Saturday, November 21st at 10:00am
Additional details will be emailed one week prior to the program
About the Instructor: Brett is an arborist, artist, and a native plant enthusiast. She works at Hoyt Arboretum raising the next generation of young trees in the collection. She is a freelance arborist, pruning trees in the Portland area, and a landscape designer with a passion to increase the amount of tree canopy and native plant habitat in our yards.
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4000 SW Fairview Blvd, Portland, OR, United States, Oregon 97221

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